# Text-Converting Keyboards The Casiotone CT-S1000V Keyboard Converts Words into Harmonies By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/music/casio-voice-synthesis-ct-s1000v-keyboard/) & [casiomusicgear](http://www.casiomusicgear.com/products/casiotone-series/ct-s1000v)  The Casiotone CT-S1000V keyboard is a piece of [musical equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) for those seeking out a way to change up their craft and enjoy a customized experience as they play. The unit works with an accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro) to transform words into harmonies thanks to 22 different vocalist types that players can choose from. The keyboard comes loaded with a total of 100 Lyric Tones, while an additional 50 can be added using the Android or iOS Lyric Creator app. The Casiotone CT-S1000V keyboard doesn't require the player to utilize a microphone, but instead will allow for [text entry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-voice-mechanical-keyboard) which could help to increase accessibility for musicians of all walks. The unit will be available at the end of January at a price point of $449.99. Image Credit: Casio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Text-transforming Instruments:** Musical instruments that convert text into harmonies is a disruptive innovation opportunity for music technology companies. - **App-integrated Instruments:** Creation of instruments integrated with apps is a disruptive innovation opportunity for music technology companies. - **Accessibility-focused Instruments:** Developing instruments that enhance accessibility through technology is a disruptive innovation opportunity for music technology companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Music technology companies can leverage text-transforming instruments to gain a competitive edge and enhance user experience. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app development companies can create apps to integrate with musical instruments to provide unique experiences for users. - **Disability Aids:** Creating accessibility-focused instruments can provide an innovation opportunity for disability aid companies to expand their product portfolio. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Typing Speed-Increasing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charachorder-x.md) - [Precision Rubber Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaboard-rise-2.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Productive AI-Connected Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-voice-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md)